Addul Manaf Umar late stunner helped RTU beat Accra Hearts of Oak in the Betpawa Premier League.
The former Hearts player scored on a half volley from 30-yards to secure all three points for the Tamale-based club.
RTU bounce back following their humiliating 6-2 defeat against Bechem United in their last Premier League outing.
Manaf’s goal of the season contender takes RTU level on points with Kotoko on 24.
Meanwhile Hearts have won just one of their last five in the league and have also exited the MTN FA Cup.
The Phobians are 5th on league log, six points behind leaders Aduana Stars.